Esther‬ ‭7‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life—this is my petition. And spare my people—this is my request. For I and my people have been sold to be destroyed, killed and annihilated. If we had merely been sold as male and female slaves, I would have kept quiet, because no such distress would justify disturbing the king.”

This week we have been sharing the story of Esther. This is the only book in the Bible that does not mention God. We invite you to look for God throughout the week. 

In today’s reading, Esther goes before the king to petition her request to save the Jews. She exhibited Godly confidence that she had gained through fasting and waiting on God’s time. 

Where is God in today’s reading? Queen Esther had the favor of God. Not only was she a Jew but a female. It took great risk to go before the King, yet she fasted and positioned herself for God’s favor. On this Faith Friday, how will you use your time of waiting?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for giving me the Godly confidence I need to petition my requests. I desire to be an Esther for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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